oil level NISSAN TITAN 2018 Owner´s Manual

AUXILIARY GAUGES (if so
equipped)
1. Exhaust temperature gauge (if soequipped)
2. Automatic Transmission fluid tem- perature gauge
3. Turbo meter (if so equipped)
4. Engine oil pressure gauge
5. Engine oil temperature gauge
6. Voltmeter Exhaust temperature gauge (if so
equipped)
For additional information, refer to the “Ti-
tan Diesel Owner’s Manual”.
Automatic Transmission fluid tempera-
ture gauge
This gauge indicates the temperature of
the automatic transmission fluid.
CAUTION
∙ This gauge is not designed to indicate
low automatic transmission fluid
level. Use the dipstick to check the
fluid level. For additional information,
refer to “6- speed automatic trans-
mission fluid” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual.
∙ If the gauge indicates automatic transmission fluid temperature over
the normal range, stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible. It is recom-
mended that you have the vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer. Contin-
ued operation of the vehicle may seri-
ously damage the transmission.
Turbo meter (if so equipped)
For additional information, refer to the “Ti-
tan Diesel Owner’s Manual”.
Engine oil pressure gauge
The gauge indicates the engine lubrication
system oil pressure while the engine is run-
ning. The bar should be in the middle of the
gauge when the engine is running.
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CAUTION
∙ This gauge is not designed to indicatelow engine oil level. Use the dipstick to
check the oil level. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Engine oil” in the
“Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
∙ If the gauge needle does not move with the proper amount of engine oil,
it is recommended that you have the
vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer.
Continued vehicle operation in such a
condition could cause serious dam-
age to the engine.
Engine oil temperature gauge
This gauge measures the temperature of
the engine oil.
Voltmeter
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the voltmeter indicates the bat-
tery voltage. When the engine is running, it
indicates the generator voltage. While cranking the engine, the volts drop
below the normal range. If the range is not
within the normal range (11 – 15 volts) while
the engine is running, it may indicate that
the charging system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF)
LEVEL (if so equipped)
This gauge measures the DEF level re-
maining in the vehicle. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Fuel and refueling” in the
“Titan Diesel Owner’s Supplement”.
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Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging sys-
tem is not functioning properly. Turn the
engine off and check the generator belt. If
the belt is loose, broken, missing, or if the
light remains on, have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
CAUTION
∙ Do not ground electrical accessoriesdirectly to the battery terminal. Doing
so will bypass the variable voltage
control system (if so equipped) and
the vehicle battery may not charge
completely. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Variable voltage control
system” in the “Do-it-yourself ” sec-
tion of this manual.
∙ Do not continue driving if the genera- tor belt is loose, broken or missing.
Diesel Particulate Filter
(DPF) warning light (if so
equipped)
For additional information, refer to the “Ti-
tan Diesel Owner’s Manual”.
Door open warning light
This light comes on when any of the doors
are not closed securely while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
Driver seat belt warning
light and chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten
your seat belt. The light illuminates when-
ever the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position and remains illuminated until the
driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the same
time, the chime sounds for about 6 sec-
onds unless the driver’s seat belt is se-
curely fastened.
For additional information, refer to “Seat
belts” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of
this manual.
Engine oil pressurewarning light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during nor-
mal driving, pull off the road in a safe area,
stop the engine immediately,and call a
NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair
shop. The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. For
additional information, refer to “Engine oil”
in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.
Low DEF warning light (if so
equipped)
For additional information, refer to the “Ti-
tan Diesel Owner’s Manual”.
Low fuel warning light (if soequipped)
This light comes on when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon
as it is convenient, preferably before the
fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty). There will be
a small reserve of fuel in the tank when
the fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty).
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Maintenance
The maintenance menu allows the user to
set reminders for various vehicle mainte-
nance items.
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, in-
cluding tire pressure checks. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Changing
wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual. Many factors in-
cluding tire inflation, alignment, driving
habits and road conditions affect tire
wear and when tires should be re-
placed. Setting the tire replacement in-
dicator for a certain driving distancedoes not mean your tires will last that
long. Use the tire replacement indicator
as a guide only and always perform
regular tire checks. Failure to perform
regular tire checks, including tire pres-
sure checks could result in tire failure.
Serious vehicle damage could occur
and may lead to a collision, which could
result in serious personal injury or
death.
Menu item
Result
Maintenance Allows user to cycle through various maintenance items and set reminders to perform maintenance at spe-
cific intervals.
Oil Control System (if so equipped) Allows user to view the oil control system maintenance interval.
Oil Filter (if so equipped) Allows user to set an oil filter reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Oil and Filter (if so equipped) Allows user to set an oil and filter reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Air Filter Allows user to set an air filter reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Tire Allows user to set a tire reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Brake Pad Allows user to set a brake pad reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Brake Fluid Allows user to set a brake fluid reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Battery Allows user to set a battery reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Transmission Fluid Allows user to set a transmission fluid reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Engine Coolant Allows user to set an engine coolant reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
DEF Level (if so equipped) Allows user to set a DEF level reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Spark Plug (if so equipped) Allows user to set a spark plug reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Other Allows user to set a reminder, other than for the maintenance items listed above, at a specific interval or re-
set the current one.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
1. Door Open
2. Release Parking Brake
3. Range XX miles
4. Low Fuel
5. Oil Level Low (For Diesel engines only)
6. Low Oil Pressure Stop Vehicle (For Die-sel engines only)
7. Oil Level Sensor Fault (For Diesel en- gines only)
8. AT (Automatic Transmission) CHECK
9. AT (Automatic Transmission) Error: See Owner’s Manual
10. Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
11. Low Tire Pressure Error — Info
12. Flat Tire
13. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
14. Push brake and start button to drive
15. Remote Engine Start Mode (if so equipped)
16. Brightness indicator 17. Low Outside Temperature
18. Shif t to Park
19. Low fuel Pressure: See Owner’s Manual
20. Low Washer Fluid
21. Cruise control indicator
22. 4WD shif t indicators (if so equipped)
23. FRT & RR tire size difference: See Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped)
24. Push Ignition to OFF
25. Headlight System Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
26. Key ID Incorrect
27. No Key Detected
28. Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
29. Key Battery Low
30. Power will turn off to save the battery
31. Power turned off to save the battery
32. Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
33. 4WD Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
34. Battery Voltage Low Charge Battery
35. Maintenance indicators 36. Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s
Manual (if so equipped)
37. TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual
38. 4WD MODE SHIFTING (if so equipped)
39. Loose Fuel Cap (if so equipped)
40. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) indicator (if so
equipped)
41. Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
42. Side Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
Door Open
This warning illuminates when a door has
been opened.
Release Parking Brake
This warning illuminates in the message
area of the vehicle information display
when the parking brake is set and the ve-
hicle is driven. Press the brake pedal to re-
lease the parking brake.
Range XX miles
This warning illuminates to indicate the ap-
proximate distance remaining before the
fuel reaches 0 (Empty).
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Low Fuel
This warning illuminates when the fuel level
in the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as
soon as it is convenient, preferably before
the fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty).There
will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank
when the fuel gauge needle reaches 0
(Empty).
Oil Level Low (For Diesel engines only)
If the Oil Level Low indicator is displayed,
the engine oil level is low. If the low level
reminder is displayed, check the level using
the engine oil dipstick.
CAUTION
The oil level should be checked regu-
larly using the engine oil dipstick. Oper-
ating with an insufficient amount of oil
can damage the engine and such dam-
age is not covered by the warranty.
Low Oil Pressure Stop Vehicle (For Diesel
engines only)
This warning appears in the message area
of the vehicle information display if low oil
pressure is detected. This gauge is not de-
signed to indicate low oil level. The low oil
pressure warning is not designed to indi-
cate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
Oil Level Sensor Fault (For Diesel en-
gines only)
This warning appears in the message area
of the vehicle information display if the oil
level sensor malfunctions. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer to
have this system checked.
AT (Automatic Transmission) CHECK
If the AT Check warning appears while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may
indicate that the AT is not functioning prop-
erly and may need servicing. Have the sys-
tem checked, and if necessary, repaired
promptly. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
AT (Automatic Transmission) Error: See
Owner’s Manual
If this message appears while the engine is
running, or while driving, it may indicate
that the AT is not functioning properly and
may need servicing. Have the system
checked, and if necessary, repaired
promptly. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service. Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected. The
warning appears each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long
as the low tire pressure warning light re-
mains illuminated. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pres-
sures of all four tires to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. For additional
information, refer to “Low tire pressure
warning light” in this section and “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Low Tire Pressure Error — Info
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected.
Press the
button for information
about the low tire pressure. For additional
information, refer to “Low tire pressure
warning light” in this section and “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
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Af ter step 3 is performed, when the
ignition switch is pushed without de-
pressing the brake pedal, the ignition
switch position will change to the ON
position.
4. Push the ignition switch while depress- ing the brake pedal within 10 seconds
af ter the chime sounds. The engine will
start.
NOTE: ∙ When the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position or the engine is
started by the above procedure, the
Intelligent Key battery discharge in-
dicator appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display even when the Intelli-
gent Key is inside the vehicle. This is
not a malfunction. To turn off the In-
telligent Key battery discharge indi-
cator, touch the ignition switch with
the Intelligent Key again.
∙ If the Intelligent Key battery dis-
charge indicator appears, replace the
battery as soon as possible. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Battery
replacement” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual.NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of the registered key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered
key (for example, when interference is
caused by another registered key, an auto-
mated toll road device or automatic pay-
ment device on the key ring), restart the
engine using the following procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po- sition for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or LOCK position, and wait approximately
10 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the in-
terference) separate from the regis-
tered key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN
recommends placing the registered key on
a separate key ring to avoid interference
from other devices. ∙ Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
∙ Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(Diesel only) and windshield-washer
fluid as frequently as possible, or at least
whenever you refuel.
∙ Check that all windows and lights are clean.
∙ Visually inspect tires for their appear- ance and condition. Also check tires for
proper inflation.
∙ Check that all doors are closed.
∙ Position seat and adjust head restraints/headrests.
∙ Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
∙ Fasten seat belts and ask all passen- gers to do likewise.
∙ Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position. For additional information,
refer to “Warning lights, indicator lights
and audible reminders” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this
manual.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
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8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions.......................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ...........8-3
Engine cooling system ..........................8-5
Checking engine coolant level ................8-6
Changing engine coolant .....................8-6
Engine oil ........................................8-7
Checking engine oil level .....................8-7
Changing engine oil ..........................8-8
Changing engine oil filter .....................8-9
Fuel filter (CUMMINS 5.0L) ........................8-11
Fuel filter replacement (stage 1) ...............8-11
Fuel filter replacement (stage 2) ..............8-11
Draining water ............................... 8-11
Fuel system priming .......................... 8-11
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) .....................8-11
Automatic regeneration ......................8-11
6-speed Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
(diesel engine only) ............................. 8-12
7-speed Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
(gasoline engine only) .......................... 8-12
Power steering fluid ............................ 8-12
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-13
Windshield-washer fluid ........................8-14
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ............8-14Battery.........................................
8-15
Jump starting ............................... 8-16
Variable voltage control (if so equipped) ........8-17
Drive belt ....................................... 8-17
Spark plugs (gasoline engine only) ..............8-18
Replacing spark plugs .......................8-18
Air cleaner ...................................... 8-19
In-cabin microfilter .......................... 8-19
Windshield wiper blades ........................8-20
Cleaning .................................... 8-20
Replacing ................................... 8-20
Brakes.......................................... 8-21
Fuses ........................................... 8-22
Engine compartment .......................8-22
Passenger compartment ....................8-24
Batter y

replacement ........................... 8-26
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ......................8-26
Lights .......................................... 8-28
Headlights ................................... 8-28
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-28
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
(if so equipped) .............................. 8-29
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-31

When performing any inspection or main-
tenance work on your vehicle, always take
care to prevent serious accidental injury to
yourself or damage to the vehicle. The fol-
lowing are general precautions which
should be closely observed.
WARNING
∙ Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap-ply the parking brake securely and
block the wheels to prevent the ve-
hicle from moving. Move the shif t le-
ver to P (Park)
∙ Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or LOCK position when perform-
ing any parts replacement or repairs.
∙ If you must work with the engine run- ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair
and tools away from moving fans,
belts and any other moving parts.
∙ It is advisable to secure or remove any loose clothing and remove any jew-
elry, such as rings, watches, etc. be-
fore working on your vehicle.
∙ Always wear eye protection whenever you work on your vehicle. ∙
The automatic engine cooling fan (if so
equipped) may come on at any time
without warning, even if the ignition
switch is in the OFF position and the
engine is not running. To avoid injury,
always disconnect the negative bat-
tery cable before working near the fan.
∙ If you must run the engine in an en-
closed space such as a garage, be sure
there is proper ventilation for exhaust
gases to escape.
∙ Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by a jack. If it is neces-
sary to work under the vehicle, sup-
port it with safety stands.
∙ Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks away from the fuel tank and
battery.
∙ Because the fuel lines on gasoline en- gine models are under high pressure
even when the engine is off, it is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for service of the fuel filter or
fuel lines.
CAUTION
∙ Do not work under the hood while theengine is hot. Turn the engine off and
wait until it cools down. ∙
Avoid contact with used engine oil and
coolant. Improperly disposed engine
oil, engine coolant and/or other vehicle
fluids can damage the environment. Al-
ways conform to local regulations for
disposal of vehicle fluid.
∙ Never leave the engine or automatic
transmission related component har-
nesses disconnected while the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
∙ Never connect or disconnect the bat- tery or any transistorized component
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
This “Do-it-yourself ” section gives instruc-
tions regarding only those items which are
relatively easy for an owner to perform.
A Genuine NISSAN service manual is also
available. For additional information, refer
to “Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this manual.
You should be aware that incomplete or
improper servicing may result in operating
difficulties or excessive emissions, and
could affect warranty coverage. If in doubt
about any servicing, it is recommended
that you have it done by a NISSAN dealer.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
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Engine coolant must be disposed of prop-
erly. Check your local regulations.
For additional information on changing the
Cummins 5.0L engine coolant, refer to the
“Titan Diesel Owner’s Manual”.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface andapply the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than
15 minutes for the oil to drain back
into the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way. 5. Remove the dipstick again and check
the oil level. It should be between the H
(High) and L (Low) marksB. This is the
normal operating oil level range. If the
oil level is below the L (Low) mark
A,
remove the oil filler cap and pour rec-
ommended oil through the opening.
Do not overfill
C.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the
break-in period, depending on the sever-
ity of operating conditions.
VK56VD engine
LDI2956
VK56VD engine
LDI0371
ENGINE OIL
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